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Cherry Blossoms! I must be in Washington D.C. Nope, just walking through the west campus of The Ohio State University.

Ohio State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around Ohio State University, a top college in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

Ohio State University
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life, dangerous animals and land animals

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Columbus Zoo and Aquarium home during your travels in Powell? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The Columbus Blue Jackets #CBJ and Nationwide Arena went all out as hosts of the 2014 NHL All-star Game. In addition to hosting the skills competition and the game itself, the NHL fan festival was held at the nearby convention center and the Arena District was turned into All Star Winter Park with a giant snow slide and an outdoor NHL regulation sized ice rink.

Nationwide Arena

Catch an event at Nationwide Arena during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Nationwide Arena
On the north side of Ohio Stadium, also known as the Horse Shoe, there's a huge archway with a beautiful mosaic and pictures of iconic players. Though I've been to the 'Shoe many times, it was only recently that I discovered the flowers at the top of the arch. #UrbanJungle

Ohio Stadium

Catch an event at Ohio Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's entertainment choices or attend a sporting event.

Ohio Stadium
The Crazy Kiwi Duncan Dog! An absolutely enormous foot long hot dog slathered with grilled onions, cole slaw, bacon, cheese sauce and hot sauce! Go Crew!

Historic Crew Stadium

Catch an event at Historic Crew Stadium during your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

Historic Crew Stadium
COSI showing interior views as well as an individual femail

COSI

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at COSI during your trip to Columbus. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

COSI

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